Medical Records Technician Certificate
C25310C2
Day/Evening/Online/Full-Time
Fall Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues
OST 149 - Medical Legal Issues
This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing
health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices;
the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities;
and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I
MED 121 - Medical Terminology I
This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of
medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy,
physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion,
students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to
selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers
This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations
of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer
operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers
and use the computer to solve problems.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 9 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II
MED 122 - Medical Terminology II
This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include
medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological
conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be
able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems
and their pathological disorders.
Prerequisites: Take MED-121
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
OST 184 - Records Management
OST 184 - Records Management
This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, security, and disposition
of records stored in a variety of media forms. Topics include alphabetic, geographic,
subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to
set up and maintain a records management system.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
OST 280 - Electronic Health Records
OST 280 - Electronic Health Records
This course focuses on the use of electronic health records in medical documentation
and patient management. Emphasis is placed on creating and maintaining patient medical
information, scheduling patient appointments, documenting patient encounters, and
billing/insurance claim processing. Upon completion, students should be able to perform
the required software tasks following a patient visit from start to finish.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 9 |
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